Background
Zimmerman, Leonard Norman was born on September 13, 1923 in New York City. Son of Harry and Mae (Coplin) Zimmerman.
Zimmerman, Leonard Norman was born on September 13, 1923 in New York City. Son of Harry and Mae (Coplin) Zimmerman.
Bachelor of Science, Cornell Univercity, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell Univercity, 1951.
Assistant professor, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1951-1956; associate professor, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1956-1961; professor, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, since 1961; head department microbiology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1973-1978; associate dean College Science, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1978-1987; dean College Science, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1987-1989; dean emeritus, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1989.
Sergeant United States Army, 1943-1946. Member National Science Foundation, National Cancer Institute (site visit committee 1986).
Married Rima Grossman, November 26, 1946. Children: Erik E., Raul L., Leda E.